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by mulmen 694 days ago
It appears insecure because it is under constant attack because it is so prevalent. Let’s not pretend the *nix world is any better.

I’m no fan of Windows or Microsoft but the commitment to backwards compatibility should not be underestimated.

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Are you sure that argument still holds when everyone has Android/iOS phone with apps that talk to Linux servers, and some use Windows desktops and servers as well?